Hi! I will be travelling to Tokyo with my mom from 31 Oct to 6 Nov! Would love some advice/ change suggestions and restaurant recommendations for my trip!
Rough itinerary (drafted with the help of chatgpt):
Day 1: Tuesday, 31st October – Arrival in Tokyo
\-Evening flight arrival at Haneda Airport.
\-Check into a hotel near Haneda Airport for the night.
Day 2: Wednesday, 1st November – Exploring Haneda Area
\-Morning breakfast at Haneda Airport hotel.
\-Explore the nearby areas, such as Ota City, Kamata Hachiman Shrine and Anamori Inari Shrine
\-Visit museum of contemporary art
\-Travel to Suginami and check into Suginami accommodation at 5 pm.
\-Explore Suginami
Day 3: Thursday, 2nd November – Tokyo Disneyland
\-Head to Tokyo Disneyland for a full day of fun.
Day 4: Friday, 3rd November – Tsukiji market and shopping
\-Spend the morning at Tsukiji market and have sushi breakfast
\-Visit the upscale shopping district of Ginza in the afternoon
\-visit traditional tea houses in areas like Asakusa or Ueno
\-In the evening, explore Kichijoji, known for its vibrant atmosphere, shopping, and dining options
Day 5: Saturday, 4th November – Mt Fuji Tour
\-Early morning start for a day trip to Mount Fuji.
\-Evening itinerary open depending on tour drop off point
Day 6: Sunday, 5th November – Shopping and Cafes
\-Explore Shinjuku
\-Head to Daikanyama then Jiyugaoka for unique boutique shops, cafes, and a relaxed atmosphere
Day 7: Monday, 6th November – Departure
\- Check out of your accommodation in Suginami.
\- Morning flight departure from Haneda Airport.
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Good idea for staying in Haneda on evening arrival. I did the same with my sister years back, and we enjoyed the cheaper hotel rates, free transport to and from the airport and also free breakfast before embarking on the Japan trip. It gives you time to reset and freshen up.
I am personally not familiar with Suginami area but have googled and found it adjacent to Shinjuku/ Shibuya area which is great. The itinerary feels very well planned out and chill. For day 4 you might want to just KIV one of the places, because for me I spent so much time in Ginza itself shopping ~4-5 hours till closing at 8pm (which most shops close at).
Also book your tours earlier to plan ahead. Day 6 is just nice for last day chill + shopping. Make sure you have ample time for transit to Haneda for your flight as it takes an hour and more (for navigating around). Check out the terminal you are flying from in advance to not arrive at the wrong one. Enjoy~